Indianapolis 500

S.L. Hamilton (author)

Description

This title explores the history of the Indianapolis 500 automobile race. Readers will learn about important people in Indianapolis 500 history such as Carl Fisher. Readers will learn abut the race's track and how it is run, through four turns and straightaways. Readers will learn the rules of the race from time trials to vehicle requirements. Top drivers such as A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, Mario Andretti are introduced, as are top cars Mercedes Benz, Lotus 38 and Penske March. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Mike Graf (author)

John Hamilton (author)

Publisher: ABDOISBN: 9781624013430

This title introduces readers to bull riding, rodeo's most dangerous event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how long a rider must stay on the bull and safety equipment such as leather chaps and helmets are covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Dona Herweck Rice

Publisher: Teacher Created MaterialsISBN: 9780743989640

Batter up and explore the comprehensive history of America's favorite pastimeâ€”baseball! This fun book features baseball's timeline, which follows the evolution of the baseball official rules through time. Also addressed are the first African American and Women's baseball leagues. Photos will keep readers engaged and vocabulary related to the game and its history is provided.

Aaron Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative CompanyISBN: 9781566602952

An elementary look at the San Francisco professional football team, including its formation, most memorable players, and stars of today. Some of professional sports’ most famous heroes wear football spikes and helmets. This series puts readers ages six and up into the action, acquainting them with the story and larger-than-life stars of every National Football League team ever to win the game’s biggest prize—the Super Bowl trophy. Each title presents action-driven photos and close-ups, a concise history of the team from its origin to today, brief profiles of NFL stars, and a “Facts File” of the team.

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created MaterialsISBN: 9781433380327

Take a bat, a ball, a mitt, and a warm summer day. Put them all together and you've got the great game of baseball! From the basic rules of baseball to All-Star Games, the first World Series, and the Hall of Fame, readers learn all about America's national pastime in this nonfiction title that features plenty of colorful images, timelines, charts, and informational text.